Lady of Quality: A Regency Novel. Illustrated, livre ebook

Miss Annis Wychwood is known throughout her circle as a lady of impeccable standards and firm opinions. Independent, wealthy, and long accustomed to managing her own affairs, she has no intention of surrendering her freedom to matrimony. Yet her orderly existence is delightfully disrupted when she encounters Lucilla Carleton, a runaway girl fleeing an unwanted marriage. Annis, guided by principle rather than propriety, resolves to protect the spirited child—an act that draws her into unexpected conflict.
Complications multiply with the arrival of Oliver Carleton, Lucilla’s formidable guardian and a man as strong-willed as Annis herself. His commanding presence and sharp intelligence challenge her composure at every turn. What begins as a battle of authority over Lucilla’s future gradually becomes a contest of wit and will between two equally determined adults. Amid country-house intrigues, family tensions, and social expectations, pride proves a formidable obstacle to understanding.
In Lady of Quality, Georgette Heyer presents a Regency romance of maturity and depth. Rich in historical atmosphere and enlivened by sparkling dialogue, the novel explores independence, responsibility, and the courage to alter long-held convictions. With humor and emotional insight, Heyer crafts a compelling love story between two strong characters who must learn that true partnership demands both strength and surrender.